Family Night

Being in the ministry a 'family night' is a very precious thing to Chris and I.

Recently, I got out some string, beads, Tangled, and homemade popcorn.

I had no idea what a hit it would turn out to be.

Even Dad joined in the beading.

Mother's Day

I have to confess.....

I absolutely LOVE Mother's Day!

I was blessed to have a mom who was beyond creative and never let us get 'bored'

She was the 'room mom' at school and organized our neighborhood block parties

Among the themed all-out camping birthday, princess party, and Disney lip-syncing contests

My mom had dinner on the table at 5:30

I honestly am astounded at how she accomplished all of this and still had time and energy to lay with me and 'tickle' my back without falling asleep.

Being a mother of 2 beautiful girls and a little boy on the way, I have come to appreciate and realize the sacrifice that mom's make.  I am not the "feminist' mom's have it sooo hard kind of person but I do think it is a really tough job.

I have learned from a very wise woman, Vicky St. John, to pray "God make the paths that I make crooked in my parenting straight.  Fill in the gaps that I know I am missing."

This has given me incredible PEACE.

I love you to bunches Mom.